Sir Henry Irving Collection

The Unveiling of the Marlowe Memorial at Canterbury, Mr. Henry Irving deleivering his... 1891. Creator: Unknown
'The Unveiling of the Marlowe Memorial at Canterbury, Mr. Henry Irving deleivering his address, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

"Faust"at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. Creator: Walter Wilson
" Faust" at the Lyceum Theatre, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Sir Henry Irving reading Tennysons "Becket"in the Restored Chapter House, Canterbury Cathedral (litho)
1597512 Sir Henry Irving reading Tennysons " Becket" in the Restored Chapter House, Canterbury Cathedral (litho) by Begg

Sir Henry Irving as Robespierre at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1598760 Sir Henry Irving as Robespierre at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving as Robespierre at the Lyceum Theatre)

Shaksperes "Cymbeline"at the Lyceum (engraving)
1605805 Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum)

"Peter the Great, "the New Play at the Lyceum (litho)
1615070 " Peter the Great, " the New Play at the Lyceum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great)

"Coriolanus"at the Lyceum (litho)
1593555 " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum)

Henry Irving as "Becket", c. 1893. Creator: Henry Herschel Hay Cameron
Henry Irving as " Becket", c. 1893. British actor Henry Irving as archbishop and saint Thomas a Becket]. Photogravure

A Disenchantment (engraving)
5237232 A Disenchantment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Disenchantment. Cartoon from Pictures from Punch (Bradbury, Agnew & Co)

Presentation to Sir Henry Irving on receiving his Title (litho)
1056411 Presentation to Sir Henry Irving on receiving his Title (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation to Sir Henry Irving on receiving his Title)

"Peter the Great"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1039308 " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre)

The Knight of the Stage (engraving)
1051018 The Knight of the Stage (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Knight of the Stage)

H B Irving (b / w photo)
818679 H B Irving (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Sir Henry Irving (b / w photo)
3094028 Sir Henry Irving (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving)

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818015 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Casket of Crystal and Gold for Address presented to Sir Henry Irving by Actors and Actresses (b / w photo)
1100063 Casket of Crystal and Gold for Address presented to Sir Henry Irving by Actors and Actresses (b/w photo) by English photographer

"Coriolanus"at the Lyceum, Volumnia and the Roman Ladies pleading with Coriolanus not to March on Rome
1040333 " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum, Volumnia and the Roman Ladies pleading with Coriolanus not to March on Rome, Act III (litho) by Paget

Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)
1039437 Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Madame Sans-Gene"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1036874 " Madame Sans-Gene" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Madame Sans-Gene" at the Lyceum Theatre)

The Return of Sir Henry Irving, M Sardous "Robespierre"at the Lyceum (litho)
1051732 The Return of Sir Henry Irving, M Sardous " Robespierre" at the Lyceum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Sir Henry Irving)

English theatre actors, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in The Vicar of Wakefield (b / w photo)
6032700 English theatre actors, Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in The Vicar of Wakefield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English theatre actors)

Mr Lawrence Irving, dramatist (photo)
583941 Mr Lawrence Irving, dramatist (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Lawrence Irving, dramatist)

Irving as Becket (litho)
2788044 Irving as Becket (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irving as Becket. Illustration for Some Victorian Men by Harry Furniss (John Lane, The Bodley Head)

Sir Henry Irving
LLM459691 Sir Henry Irving by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Sir Henry Irving as "Becket"(photo)
559998 Sir Henry Irving as " Becket" (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"King Richard III, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1606116 " King Richard III, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Richard III)

The Presentation to Sir Henry Irving (litho)
1056413 The Presentation to Sir Henry Irving (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Presentation to Sir Henry Irving)

Sir Henry Irving as Shylock (b / w photo)
3627546 Sir Henry Irving as Shylock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving as Shylock)

Sir Henry Irving and Dame Ellen Terry (b / w photo)
3627545 Sir Henry Irving and Dame Ellen Terry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving and Dame Ellen Terry)

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818018 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), English stage actor

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818013 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Arrangement in Black, No. 3: Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain, 1876, reworked 1885

Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennysons Becket at Windsor Castle, 1893, (1901)
Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in Tennysons " Becket" at Windsor Castle, 1893, (1901). Actors Henry Irving (as Thomas Becket) and Ellen Terry (as Rosamund)

Sir Henry Irving, 1927. Creator: Unknown
Sir Henry Irving, 1927. Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), Victorian stage actor and theatre manager. From " A Series of 25 Famous Men - Carreras High-Class Cigarettes" [London, 1927]

Sir Henry Irving - The Greatest of Victorian Actors, c1925. Sir Henry Irving, (1838-1905), English actor. From Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, Volume 1 by Harold Wheeler

Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1913), 1906. Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1913), English actor. Irving was the son of the acclaimed Victorian actor Sir Henry Irving

Henry Irvings Dressing Room, 1891
Henry Irvings Dressing Room.Illustration From The Strand Magazine January-June, 1891

Austin Brereton, British author, 1886. Artist: Barraud
Austin Brereton, British author, 1886. Brereton wrote a biography of the famous Victorian actor Henry Irving. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume VIII, July to December, 1886

Henry Irving, British actor, 1884. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume III, January to June, 1884, edited by Clement Scott, David Bogue, London, 1884

Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). First trial proof etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London)

Henry Irving (1838-1905), English actor, 1893. Artist: W&D Downey
Henry Irving (1838-1905), English actor, 1893. Knighted in 1895, Irving was one of the most famous stage actors of the Victorian era

Sir Henry Irving, famous British stage actor of the Victorian era, 1901. Artist: W&D Downey
Sir Henry Irving, famous British stage actor of the Victorian era, 1901

Henry Irving, English actor, 1883. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Henry Irving, English actor, 1883. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law, medicine

Sir Henry Irving Mortimer Menpes British 1860-1938
Sir Henry Irving. Mortimer Menpes (British, 1860-1938). Drypoint

Sir Henry Irving 1898 William Rothenstein British
Sir Henry Irving, 1898. William Rothenstein (British, 1872-1945). Lithograph

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Sir Henry Irving, the renowned actor of his time, captivated audiences with his mesmerizing performances on stage. From his portrayal of Faust at the Lyceum Theatre in 1886 to his powerful depiction of Robespierre, Irving's talent knew no bounds. In one captivating image, we see Sir Henry Irving immersed in Tennyson's "Becket, " reading it with intensity and passion within the hallowed walls of Canterbury Cathedral's Restored Chapter House, and is a testament to his dedication to bringing literature to life. Another lithograph showcases Irving as Robespierre, a role that allowed him to delve into the complexities of this historical figure. With every line delivered and every gesture made, he transported audiences back in time. Shakespearean plays were also part of Irving's repertoire, and an engraving captures him performing in "Cymbeline" at the Lyceum Theatre. His ability to embody different characters was truly remarkable. But it wasn't just classic works that showcased Sir Henry Irving's talent; he also embraced new plays like "Peter the Great. " A lithograph depicts him in this production, fully immersing himself in yet another challenging role. One cannot forget his portrayal of Becket – a character he brought to life so convincingly that it became synonymous with his name. In a photograph from around 1893 by Henry Herschel Hay Cameron, we see Irving embodying Becket’s essence effortlessly. Not all moments captured are from performances; there is an engraving titled "A Disenchantment" that hints at some behind-the-scenes intrigue or perhaps personal reflection for Sir Henry Irving. These glimpses into his private world add depth and mystery to our understanding of this enigmatic actor. Recognition for Sir Henry Irving came not only through applause but also through honors such as receiving a title. A lithograph commemorates this momentous occasion when he was presented with well-deserved recognition for his contributions to the stage.